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Edward Skocz Obituary

Funeral Mass for Edward T. Skocz, 86, Fatio Road, DeLand, who died Feb. 11, 2006, at Orange City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Burial will be at Florida National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Lankford Funeral Homes & Crematory, 220 E. New York Ave. Mr. Skocz was born in Carnegie, Pa., and moved to this area in 1990 from Winter Park. He was a member of the Holy Named Society and sang in the choir at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Carnegie. He owned and operated Korner Dairy Mart Grocery Store in Carnegie. He also was a member of Polish Falcons and Polish American Club, DeLand. He was an Army veteran of World War II and received the Purple Heart. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth V. Skocz, DeLand; son, Dennis Skocz, Arlington, Va.; daughters, Anita Skocz, Orange City, Kathleen Cagigno, Kitty Hawk, N.C., and Nancy Elgart, DeLand; sisters, Emily Michigan, Jean Kowak and Loretta Cane, all of Pittsburgh, Pa.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Feb. 14, 2006.

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Monica Stys

February 21, 2006

My thoughts and concerns extend to you all. Uncle Ed was a very caring man. We all are lucky to have had known him. God bless you all.

Lauren Francis

February 18, 2006

My family and I send our deepest sympathy. Uncle Ed was a wonderful man, we all are blessed to have had

him in our lives.



God Bless. Love Francis Family

Daniel Stys

February 18, 2006

My wife and I send our deepest regards to all of you. When I think of Uncle Ed, immediately remember his smile and ability to make everyone happy. God Bless you, we will miss him.



Love, Dan

Holly Rushofsky

February 16, 2006

What a kind, gentle man! Ed didn't have a mean bone in his body. You all have my deepest sympathy. I miss you all so much.



Love,

Holly

Matthew Stys

February 15, 2006

I wanted to send my deepest sympathy for your lost.

He is now with other loved ones and Lord, Jesus Christ will watch over him.

God Bless.

Michael and Sarah Stys

February 14, 2006

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Ed was a wonderful man that spread joy to everyone he was around. We love you all.



In Christ,



Michael, Sarah, and baby Stys

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